Iconic Watches From $20 to $1,000 - Over 10 Watches Mentioned

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In this video, we take a look at a selection of watches, all under $1,000, that I would consider to be icons in the industry. These watches set themselves apart through their historical significance, reverence, design prowess, or innovation earning them that icon status. We look at watches from Seiko, Casio, G-Shock, and Hamilton, just to name a few. What other watches have earned the title of ‘Icon’?
Watches Featured:
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro and Organization
2:00 Kicking Off The List

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Hey All, thanks for watching. At 6:36 I accidentally said Hamilton is no longer based in Switzerland when I very clearly meant to say the United States. Sorry for the confusion. For those interested, here is our complete video discussing the history and breakdown of the khaki field collection: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnTZh5SQos55aZosi=632AdYGond4oZq7e

[@mangirishnadkarni5938]

I believe Seiko Sarb033 and/or 035 would make the cut as well

[@Ash-bo2ui]

Nice- was very confused

[@miguelvega6715]

I was watching the video and at that point start ti look tru internet to find where is based now.. jajja thanks

[@devlou10]

please review tudor prince date day Teddy.

[@ahha6304]

TIMESTAMP is back 2:04 Casio F-91W 2:51 Casio A168 3:47 Glycine Airman 5:20 Hamilton Khaki Field mechanical 6:54 Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar SSC813 8:08 Bulova Lunar Pilot 9:41 Casio G-Shock DW5600 10:45 Casio G-Shock DW9052 11:53 Swatch 13:03 Laco Augsburg 14:32 Seiko 5 15:27 Citizen Promaster Dive Fugu 16:16 Seiko Prospex Dive Turtle

[@RenzoMedinaCortez]

My 5yo son and i have a F91-W he is so proud of it, and to share the same iconic watch with his father, and me with my son. Best decision ever.

[@uncles2000]

I love the F91W. When I travel on my adventures I give these away to people, I meet, that don’t, or never will be able to have a watch. It’s amazing how many people live their lives never knowing what time it is.

[@michelcowels4317]

Underrated comment by far. Bringing timekeeping to the people. I dig it! ❤

[@poolkrooni]

That is so wholesome!

[@oldyy7196]

The seiko daytona ssc813 was my first ever "expensive" watch and I dont regret it one bit! it is soooo gorgeous in person and really pops!!

[@USMC-bf1pz]

I purchased a G Shock DW9052 the day before I graduated from Marine Corps boot camp. Still have it, still works 👍🏼

[@MDX484]

Missed some Timex models, and the Casio Royale too. Loved the Glycine mention, great video Teddy!

[@drnick40]

Teddy, I like that you care about the people who are just getting into the hobby. Young people and ones who don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on the big brands. God bless you!

[@daniellehotsky1776]

Glad you mantioned Citizen promaster. People and some reviewers too do not apreciate enough this watch. Great value for divers watch.

[@4selcuk]

I love the F91, such a cool watch with a lot of charme

[@michaelh.1627]

Big shout for including Laco on this list! I have an Aachen 39 and it’s been a great addition to the collection.

[@Lychegsye-nc6td]

Loved this content Teddy! Plz do a "1000-3000" for the next video!🎉🎉🎉

[@Don-yf6yo]

I appreciate that you state the criteria for the selection of watches. I'm glad that you give Citizen its due for what it has created for this industry. This major brand often gets left out of a lot of enthusiast discussions. I have a couple of Promaster Divers and they are really fantastic.

[@omidnamadi9262]

I love that you mentioned laco! It’s absolutely amazing that you can get such iconic watches for great prices , with the pedigree and quality that is crazy for that price range. Hopefully I’ll treat myself to one this year.

[@danaross]

A great video. Thank you. I want to point out that at 6'36" you say that "Hamilton is no longer based in Switzerland" and I am sure you meant to say that it is no longer based in the United States, or that it is now based in Switzerland. Thank you again. It wonderful watching your channel and brand grow.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thank you. Good catch…I don’t know how that obvious slip of the brain was missed.

[@dursleyturdpolishers]

Thank you, I was googling that whilst watching the video trying to work out where Hamilton had gone :)

[@neilpateldpt]

The 42mm Khaki field been a go to for me. So clean

[@avarmauk]

A very versatile choice.

[@markfernley4664]

Love this. Nice to see that as a very low budget collector I have a few iconic watches. F-91w, 5600 with a Seiko 5 and Speedtimer both on my list. Thanks Teddy

[@dushkriti32]

This video proves you don't need thousands of dollars to build a beautiful collection. Couldn't agree more with Teddy. Value of a watch is proportionate to how it makes you feel when you look at your wrist, be it a 20 USD Casio or an high end AP.

[@silkytp789]

Teddy this was an absolutely excellent video. All of your videos are excellent, but this one was especially insightful. I'm a huge fan of yours, keep up the work.

[@hansklabanz]

Teddy is just allways nailing the right videos to the right time im looking for some new watches which have history or are simply icons for under 2 Grand Thank you teddy for allways creating content for free for us

[@OleMisss]

One watch that I’d recommend is a Seiko Alpinist. I tend to wear it more than my higher end watches. Amazing value in my opinion.

[@EEE_MMM]

As far as icons go, I feel that the Hamilton PSR deserves a mention- not necessarily in the video, but definitely in the comments. Being the first digital quartz watch did start off a whole new area of watch design- even though LCD displays took over a short while later.

[@vaibhavvasanth8246]

I am proud to own the DW-5600E as it is the most versatile watch with great viewing angles and extreme durability. It also doesn't compromise on comfort for the price.

[@WatchandSon]

Awesome stuff.. love those Lacos ❤. Great interpretation of 'iconic' within a budget. Thanks. More please.

[@voriym9796]

The Seiko Speedtimer is INCREDIBLE. Friend of mine bought one for his kid and couldn’t believe how good it looks in person. One of those watches that look ten times more expensive than they are.

[@Uncle_Dave_Dave]

the japanese don't fall for gimmicks easily. they expect quality in luxury items.

[@doctorclash7500]

You can't fell that in bulova lunar pilot.....

[@CaptainWillard830]

I picked up a Bulova Lunar pilot earlier this year at the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) at Marine Corps Base Quantico. It was on sale, got it for $398!

[@rainerbuechse6923]

I love the Bulova Lunar Pilot. What a story! I own three versions, they get a lot of wrist time.

[@kevinkelly6524]

Positively LOVE that you showed a huge ding on the side of the Seiko 5 case. Watches are tools, and until they have a few nicks and dings, they lack pedigree

[@vincent67239]

We get it, you can’t be bothered with treating your stuff nicely. I’d rather not constantly hit my Sky-Dweller against the door frame, but you do you.

[@20frog]

@@vincent67239 keep it on a velvet cushion in a safe under your bed then. I’ll actually wear my watches and accept any nicks as a natural form of personalization

[@LobotomyMeat]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@vincent67239 we get it. You can’t be bothered to walk on the ground. I’d rather not be dwelling in the sky. I like to keep my feet on the earth. I also prefer not to be a snide asshole, but you do. Congrats!

[@PQUD_]

@@vincent67239 be a man

[@AlphaRomeoOneFive]

Great list, enjoyed the video! One I would add would be the G Shock DW-6900 just for it's pop culture significance alone

[@jci7860]

Great and interesting video. Thank you!

[@donniesmith125]

Great video! For me it’s the Seiko SKX. Just love it.

[@alleskleinundzsamm]

Teddy - as always - handsome and awesome! Thank you for this selection and explanations to each model & brand. I own none of them by now - but you made me reconsider some left overs from my wish-list...

[@daniellondon6310]

Great video, Teddy!

[@charlesmcclune8892]

I definitely need a Laco watch but Augsburg 39 or Aachen 39, the Augsburg is clean and retro but the Aachen just screams flyboy 🤔😎

[@spreston282]

yep! more vids like this would be awesome sir 👍

[@M.agraden.els.rellotges]

Great job again. Thank you so much. Greetings, Òscar.

[@JOHNRGRAY]

Another cracking video Greetings from England 🇬🇧

[@5stringfrolic]

Great video Teddy! Casio Duro would make my list.

[@ksolai8888]

Out of all the watches I own, Seiko Speedtimer gets the most eyeballs & as a bonus sits on my small wrist perfectly. It punches above its range when it comes to finishing & looks. Thanks for mentioning it last year and I have recommended it to many.

[@fredkinney8688]

Great video! I will be in Cleveland in July. Maybe I will stop by the shop

[@user-ig7dr4id5b]

Great video. I actually just purchased myself the f91w and I love how it feels. It will be my daily driver for the next while.

[@abdulhalim-jk9lz]

would recommend the Casio DW5600 as well for beginner collectors. Its an excellent watch and very sturdy

[@user-py1sh4pd2j]

Thank you dear for taking us along. Can't wait what the nkuwan queen picked up at Fendi

[@dougsaribay3181]

Dig the new background Teddy!

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Thanks. This was my first time shooting in the new set. Will keep tweaking to make better.

[@APlusGamingZ]

I couldn't agree more with your selections. However, if you're open to considering a few more contenders, I'd love to consider: Tissot Visodate (1953, reintroduced 2010), also Tissot T Classic Longines Conquest (I think 1953?) Doxa Sub 200 (1967) Q Timex (1979) Seiko SKX007 (1996) even if you mentioned the Turtle, the SKX is iconic itself Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver (1995 or 96)

[@user-hj5lw6jp9j]

Good video teddy i like videos like this one good job.💯👍

[@sjbrown4145]

I love this! I only have 4 watches, but the Laco Aachen and Citizen Fugu being mentioned made me think I made good choices!

[@Don-yf6yo]

I would like to see another video of this type, but in stead of specific watches, perhaps talk about how certain brands have influenced or revolutionized the industry.

[@sushivision]

I have had the SSC813 for a while but have not been wearing it too often because it’s supposed to not require wrist time to keep running unlike the mechanical ones. Just gave it some more wrist time this week and it’s actually growing on me, the sporty bezel and pushers give a very sporty vibe, although the brushed top and polished side finishes are quite odd.

[@gerrytemple5044]

Strongly miss the Hamilton PSR and the Orient Bambino on this list 😉 Cheers Teddy!

[@user-qg5gn2lv9b]

I used to loved the $20 dollars Casio watch. What a great machine !!! Simply love it !!!

[@Buffmafia84]

Teddy, thank you for these my man! You have officially broke my habitual mindset that we need to spend >$5k for a great watch. So much more fun to collect and learn about quality that can be found sub $2k all day long. As always- well done.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

I'd say the first omission would be the Casio AE1200WH a.k.a. the Casio Royale. The modding community has embraced this $30. copy of a Seiko G757, which was worn by Roger Moore in the 1983 James Bond movie Octopussy and turned it into a bit of a subculture of it's own. I have a AE1200WH-1A that I've easily taken apart, scrubbed almost ALL that janky-looking lettering off except for the Casio name with 91% Isopropyl alcohol and a Q-Tip, then filled the case with silicone oil before reassembly and I replaced the band with a really nice blue leather with tan twine stitching, Ritche watchband I paid $20 for on Amazon. It's so cool! 😎👍 I get a LOT of compliments on it and it's actually a much more interesting conversation piece because of what it is, than the same common Rolex you see all the time that needs no introduction.

[@MilanNikolic96]

The Max Bill is pretty iconic

[@philausa9629]

Glad you mentioned Glycine! The make is massively under appropriated. Some watches are very inexpensive and it is of high quality

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

I'm glad too. I've never heard of them but I think I'm going to buy one now.

[@9BallSlim]

The Glycine Airman is a great pick, but don't overlook their Combat Sub. It's the best Field/Dive watch combination for the money. It's available in a wide range of dial colors and finish options.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Of the two there though is no question that the airman is more worthy of the classification of iconic which is part of the criteria for the video.

[@avarmauk]

@@TeddyBaldassarreairman arguably the first gmt. I say arguably because I’ve argued with someone over this. Personally i think it’s the Rolex 😉

[@9BallSlim]

@@TeddyBaldassarre No debate from me on that point. I own a modern Airmen and regularly wear it as my travel watch. And as a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, I'm a big fan of the name 😉

[@watchbydesign6214]

@@TeddyBaldassarre I own both the Airman and the Combat Sub [both pre-Invicta models] and while the Combat Sub is not the Icon that the Airman is... It is, IMHO, the best value Swiss [ETA movement] dive watch for the money [easily purchased for under $400 USD].

[@neel3297]

I am so much looking forward to own the Turtle. Looks so iconic.

[@TrailBlazer5280]

Donghua Jinlong getting REALLY excited at 3:58

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

Thank you for mentioning Glycine. I've never heard of them but I think I'm going to buy one now.

[@Gumby56]

Love my Lunar Pilot and Ausgburg, thanks for profiling them.

[@mlkwok]

Love the mention of the Glycine Airman!

[@landerhernandez3715]

Watching this after just getting my F91 the other day!!

[@mannyguyson]

I bought a Laco from your online store because my Dad was a pilot and would have appreciated its flight instrument look. It gets a lot of wrist time.

[@ginoongboyong]

Some other watches that I think deserve to be in the list are Orient Bambino, G-Shock GA2100, Vostok Amphibia, and Sturmanskie Gagarin.

[@williamhill7312]

Great video

[@Mike-vt7si]

Talking for Casio A168. Its bracelet is perfect even on my hairy hands;) If you consider buying it, just do it!

[@r-win6831]

Great Video Teddy! I started following you since 2 months and i watched your videos and i start collect watches ofc not only collecting also watch industrie (more informarion about watches, watch movements , brands etc..) my first watch is G-Schock GWG-2000 Mudmaster then i bought Tissot T-Race GP Moto Limited 3333 then Hamilton Khaki Field Auto and this week bought Seiko 5 Auto GMT and i want some help to choose my next watch : 1- Mido Multifort Patrigony or Big TV or Seiko Speedtimer or Bulova Lunar Pilot which of those 3? Cheers!

[@gabrielsipos]

11:07 It was actually the DW-6600 that was issued to Navy Seals. But I’d say the DW-6900 is the most iconic of the 90s G-Shocks.

[@boerboelmummy5075]

For my birthday my wife bought me a SEIKO SSC913P1. It's a lovely watch, it looks great and it does what it needs to do very well but sadly, even at 41.4mm it looks a little small on my 8" wrist and doesn't quite sit right. I now have my eye on a 44mm from Longines.

[@Polter6eist]

My first serious automatic watch was a seiko king turtle, limited edition. It looks so tough that it replaced my g-shock on a daily wear. And of course I own a Gshock B 5000

[@eossoon]

My pick for the two g shocks would be the 5600 series and the 6900 series over the 9052 series. I choose the 6900 because it also was issued to the military and was also one of the few watches to receive a NATO stock number, but made a much larger impact in the civilian sphere - especially in the realm of fashion. Everybody from Pharrell to Justin Bieber to Spike Lee had on the 6900!

[@eossoon]

Also, the picture at 11:09 was likely of the 6600 series, not the 9052! The 6600 was discontinued, and the 9052 replaced it in 2010 as a watch given to new SEALs during training.

[@jlore6344]

Ooo I would like any of these. Great list. The 5 or Speedtimer for me though.

[@jeremywinkler8275]

If a seiko isnt in the thumbnail, then it aint Teddy.

[@ryanthomas9306]

Under 1000 they provide good bang for the buck I have a few seikos tissot and hamiltons, all pretty good watches

[@voriym9796]

That Seiko truly deserves it tho… A beautiful watch. Much better looking than the newer 41 m versions too imo.

[@iAPX432]

Had other watches on this list. Great watches for their prices. And still have my $35 DW-9052 (black with yellow accents), that is absolutely incredible, and lot of 56xx... I would have added the World Timer to the list, it's also something iconic in its own right.

[@watchbydesign6214]

I meant to comment on your previous video "Reacting to the 50 Most Important Watches of all Time", specifically to your inclusion of the Glycine Airman, a watch I love and own and one that I've championed for several years now. As a pilot for over 50 years and flying professionally for over 40, I wore a 1983 Rolex Pepsi GMT for most of my career, and 32+ years as my "one" watch. In 2018 when my one pilot owned Pepsi [complete full set] was appraised for ridiculous money, I purchased an Airman, 42mm Base 22 model as my everyday working/flying watch. Thank you for helping to champion this unloved classic.

[@Partlywater]

The watch that introduced me to this world was the Hamilton Khakhi field "Murph". I was watching Interstellar and fell in love with the watch and then I started following the watch world. I am happy to say I am in a job where I can afford that now but availability is an issue in India. So I will be asking my colleagues who travel to the US to get it for me. I will be having one in 3 months time hopefully.

[@saphna2095]

I think the orient bambino deserves a mention (in part 2 maybe), as well as the tissot prx (which marked the beginnings of a whole slew of affordable 70's style integrated bracelet sports watches, while simultaneously pulling from its own archives) and I do also consider the Moonswatch (yes the fatigue I know, but still the attention it drew and the inspiration it gave for further plasic collabs - see the new Tag Heuer)

[@dutchroo8626]

Haha, my collection includes two of these, the G-Shock and the Seiko Turtle. I also have a vintage Seiko 5 DX from 1968 to boot!

[@wolfofbricks]

I have three of these watches. Hoping to have the Hamilton field watch eventually.

[@wagsbass]

Iconic watches under $1G makes sense as you can have iconic watches at all price points. Bark & Jack did a video on his "Affordable Grail". Wonder if he is going to do a video on "Affordable Grail Under $50" next.

[@howdepressing2495]

i guarantee a majority of watch collectors started with a seiko 5

[@diegobanuelos17]

G shock for me when I was 15

[@irobert1226]

Couldn't be me...👀

[@JohnMcUSA]

I think you missed the Hamilton PSR, without it we would not have any modern displays.

[@diegobanuelos17]

I’ve had my F91 for 8 years now, it’s my work watch. It’s all beat up and it’s got cement and paint splattered all over. I actually use it everyday to time when I’m mixing thinset. 💪

[@mr.k8317]

I'm so glad you mentioned Glycine. I think they're one of the most underrated brands out there. I work on the ocean in the North Pacific, and I've been wearing a bronze combat sub in some of the harshest environments imaginable. It has taken everything that the elements can throw at it, from snow and freezing ocean spray to hard knocks and scrapes. It's supremely comfortable, tough, has great lume and keeps excellent time. I also own an Airman and it is a timeless classic that can be worn with just about anything and look great. Keep up the great work Teddy, you're responsible for initiating a great many of us into the watch collecting community.

[@trippgs]

Timex Expedition (digital), mid 90's, on the leather and nylon strap. Perhaps the Casio Calculator also.

[@derekg2132]

For 1k and under tissot os my fav love the gentlemen i do love their new watch the pr516 chronograph but its like 1800

[@OleMisss]

Tissot is a great watch for the money. I’d recommend getting a seiko alpinist to pair with it. Both are an amazing value.

[@derekg2132]

@OleMisss yeah I love seiko I've never heard of the alpinist though I'll look Into it thanks. I'm about to get a blue face or green gentlemen.. ive only had the prx love it just not the biggest fan of the bracelet. I think the prx was their best watch until their newest pr516 chrono. It's just alittle out of my price range right now.. we'll a lot actually.

[@derekg2132]

@OleMisss I love the seiko spd453 but when I saw the price i changed my mind. I can't justify spending 1300 dollars on a seiko. The ssc813 is a little better but still about 800 for a seiko is crazy. I'm used to seiko being a 150 to 300 tops for automatic mechanical watches. These new prices 670 to 1800 is insane. I mean for these prices I'd go tissot a swiss made movement good quality and good name. Tissot is more known as a good luxury entry level swiss watch while seiko is usually known as a macys special 150 dollar watch. I mean don't get me wrong amazing time pieces but not for 600 or 1300 dollars. That's insane.

[@mountainjay]

You know Teddy so badly wanted to put the Junghans Max Bill on this affordable iconic list.

[@baconfabian]

Hello teddy ! I was wondering why you don’t talk about the LIP brand with for exemple the model T18 which have a great story behind it.

[@AP-cp1zt]

Militado watch looks exactly like the Hamilton field, seiko sweeping seconds quartz movement, comes with a box and 2 year warranty for less then 40 bucks!

[@mikek6478]

I like the Khaki Field Mechanical, but haven't purchased it because I believe the 47mm lug to lug is too long for the 38mm watch.

[@Dan-G-CLE]

Casio CA-53W calculator...in continuous production since 1988!

[@r7coo]

I think the Tag Heuer f1 needs a mention (although it's over budget) for me & many others it was the gateway watch into collecting.

[@vipnetworker]

I have several of these and love them all, but another watch I learned about on KZbin and just got and fell in love with is the Casio Royale. It is weird, it is nerd chic, it is completely unique, the screen makes no sense… but I LOVE it. Far better than an F91 for about the same price, still under $20. I have since learned there is a HUGE, ridiculous online community of fans of that specific watch, with TONS of cool/unique mods. For a $19 watch. 😂 I like it better than my F91, my DW5600, and my CasiOak.

[@AnarSchism.]

Very interesting video. I'm slowly getting into collecting, it seems as if a lot of older guys like me buy watches at the mall and are not interested in the history or collecting. Except for the casio duros and gshocks that I wear because of my rugged lifestyle. I am skipping Bulova and Citizen due to so many clueless mall people wearing them

[@MDRAHAT-bv3xn]

Casio duro is also a great watch. ❗

[@thongtran37]

Casio F91W brought back childhood memories...Got one for 15$ from Amazon.😅

[@DrifterBlog]

Great video and list. I think the only real gap here is a big one-the Duro.

[@erhnamdjinn]

Part 2 please with the Orient Bambino & Seiko Presage

[@yaboicezy]

Hey teddy i hope you read this! I love this watch and it was the reason i started collecting. My issue is that my chrono second hand now sits at the 4 second mark. The more i use the chrono the more it “creeps forward” little by little. i dont know what to do, do you have any suggestions? Could it have been magnetized or is there an internal part that’s broken?

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

The problem and answer is dependent on the type of watch and movement. For a mechanical watch that is not normal so it could he a variety of issues. It could be an issue involving the reset lever since you mentioned it being gradual creep. 4 o’clock is not an insignificant misalignment. This would be a question for a watchmaker that will need to try to diagnose the problem. If it is a quartz watch, you are in better luck as many quartz chronographs have a recalibration feature where you can move the hands to get aligned without any additional work.

[@keving4408]

I enjoyed viewing this. I wonder if the Timex Q could be a worthy addition.